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Yuri Hauswald became a pro mountain biker at age 36. By 45, he was a gravel biking legend.
Yuri Hauswald is a former 24 Hour Solo mountain bike racer who won the Unbound Gravel 200 in 2015 at age 45. In 2023, he was inducted into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame, and this year, he’s hoping to raise $50K to support cycling in Emporia, Kansas through a unique fundraiser. You didn’t turn pro…
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25% off our favorite Five Tens + early Memorial Day deals
All prices and availability are subject to change. Save 25% off favorite Five Ten mountain bike shoes including the Freerider and Kestral this week! We also found great deals on waterproof packs, inexpensive components like $7 grips and a $5 front fender, and 50% off gloves for kids ages 4 to 11. Five Ten Freerider…
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Have you ever had a derailleur or shifter battery die just before/during a ride?
Wireless electronic shifting systems promise easier setup and maintenance compared to cable-actuated drivetrains, but that convenience comes with a new dependency: battery life. And we certainly don’t have to tell you that a dead derailleur or shifter has the potential to end a ride if you forget to charge the battery. #wpforms-718730.wpforms-block-74f0e5c0-8874-409a-ad49-e76554944973 { –wpforms-field-size-input-height: 43px;…
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Specialized drops US prices on Turbo Levo eMTBs in permanent shift
Bicycle Retailer reports that Specialized has permanently lowered the prices of Turbo Levo electric mountain bikes in the US and Canada. The move comes amid increasing competition in the e-bike space and includes the newest Turbo Levo EVO models released in April. Online retailers, including Performance Bike, announced the new pricing to customers yesterday. Singletracks…
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A new MTB trail has opened at Dugas Community Park in Scottsville, KY with plans for future expansion
This trail is just the beginning of what’s to come at Dugas Community Park. Photo: Oliver Creative. Scottsville, Kentucky just opened a 1.5-mile mountain bike trail at Dugas Community Park. While that doesn’t sound impressive, it is just the beginning of a bigger project. The park is already working on an additional 2.5 miles of…
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Boulder County, Colorado mountain bikers restricted trail access under pilot program
File photo: Betasso Preserve, Jeff Barber. Mountain bikers in Boulder County, Colorado say they were blindsided by a pilot project to limit bike access to popular trails on an alternating schedule. The County Commission says the goal of the project is to test “alternating usage on select trails to potentially improve safety and enhance the…
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Lynskey files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after 20 years building titanium bikes in the USA
Photo: Jim Hodgson US bike manufacturer Lynskey Performance Products, LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In an April 30 filing, the Chattanooga, Tennessee-based company reported between $1 and $10 million in liabilities, and assets valued between $0 and $50,000. Another filing suggests the company had $59,000 in cash on hand as of April…
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Old Man Mountain Manzanita Cradle and 11L Side Load Bag review: Tested on Moab’s toughest bikepacking loop
Note: after additional testing, I moved the buckles for the Titan straps down below the bag. It’s all too common for brands, as they grow, to broaden their scope and sell a wider and wider range of products. But in “the wake of a pandemic-fueled boom and bust cycle, […] brands need to focus on…
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New 37.5-mile mountain bike trail expansion coming to Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania
All photos courtesy OBC One of Pennsylvania’s largest state parks is preparing to build 37.5 miles of purpose-built mountain bike trails, according to a draft trail plan that was recently released. Ohiopyle State Park covers about 20,500 acres of land in southwest Pennsylvania, home to a section of the famous Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) bike…
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Last day of the Annual Bike Sale plus Memorial Day deals are now live at Jenson USA
All prices and availability are subject to change. Today is the last day of the Annual Bike Sale at Jenson USA where riders will find discounts on mountain and gravel bikes. Though a lot of the sale bikes are down to just a single size, we found a few below that are still available in…